Traditional English Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese Gratin

By rossboys

Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower
• 300 ml milk
• 220 g Mature cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 3 tablespoons plain flour
• 50 g butter
• 25 g fresh breadcrumbs (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried English mustard (Colman's)
• nutmeg salt and black pepper

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

1 If oven baking, pre-heat oven to 225C or 450°F
2 Trim the cauliflower & break into small florets.
3 Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes or until just tender.
4 Drain in a colander and then place in a buttered ovenproof baking dish.
5 Add the milk, flour and butter to a saucepan.
6 Heat and whisking with a wire whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth.
7 Allow to simmer for a further 2 minutes.
8 Add three-quarters of the grated cheese, mustard, a pinch of nutmeg and seasoning.
9 Cook for further minute stirring well.
10 Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.
11 Mix the remaining cheese, and breadcrumbs, if using, together, sprinkle over the top.
12 Place under a hot grill until golden brown, OR, bake in a pre-heated oven 225C/450F for about 15 to 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
13 Serve immediately.